June 28, 2013

Yet another bike race is hitting the mountains. On July 4th weekend, iDaph Events, Crosstown Velo and Sycamore Cycles present the inaugural Pisgah Omnium presented by Hunter Subaru this Independence Day weekend, in the heart of Henderson and Transylvania County, recently named “Ground Zero For Some Of The Best Riding In The Nation” by BIKE Magazine.

These USA Cycling-certified events have divisions for youth, men and women, and even options for “Fat Tire” and “Hand Cycle” riders in the Time Trial. There is a total of $15,000 of cash, prizes, and awards.

To qualify for the Omnium, cyclists must complete all three stages of this event: a Time Trial, a Criterium, and a Road Race. Those who don’t race all three will still be eligible for prizes and awards for specific individual events.

The Stages

Stage 1: Etowah Time Trial – 4-7 p.m. July 5. Race is on River Road to Tally Road in Etowah.

For more information or to register, visit http://idaph.net/events/pisgah-bike-omnium/ .

All cyclists must hold or purchase a USA Cycling license to race, and entry fees include USAC insurance surcharges. There will be a $10 late fee for all on-site, day of registration. USAC rules also require every cyclist to wear a proper helmet at all times, and iPods and similar electronic devices are prohibited.

For more info about participating in the race, volunteering or sponsorship, email director Daphne Kirkwood at events@idaph.net.

Online registration closes at midnight July 3. Pre-registration for the omnium is required to qualify for cash prizes and awards.

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